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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.80, 1,926.20 and 635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.80, 1,926.20 and 635.99 is: 953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.80 : 1,926.20 = 635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.80/1,926.20 = 635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.80x = 1,926.20 × 635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.80x = 1,225,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,035.90/1,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.49

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